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Firm News 10 results

Firm News | 10.25.24

Emergency Class Action Lawsuit Challenges Hundreds of Housing Assistance Terminations

Washington, D.C. – October 25, 2024: Children's Law Center, The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, and three prominent D.C. law firms filed a class action lawsuit this week with the D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings, requesting emergency relief for over 800 D.C. families facing an inevitable loss of housing due to the District's unlawful mass terminations in the rapid re-housing program.

Firm News | 4 min read | 06.24.24

Crowell Earns Top Rankings from Legal 500 United States 2024

Washington – June 24, 2024: Crowell & Moring has been recommended in eight practice areas in the 17th edition of the Legal 500 United States. In addition, partner Daniel Forman, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named to the Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” for Government Contracts.
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Firm News | 2 min read | 06.11.24

Crowell Secures $131 Million Trial Win for Lockheed Martin in C-5 Aircraft Case

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ruled in favor of Crowell & Moring client Lockheed Martin in the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engineering Program dispute (Appeal of Lockheed Martin, ASBCA No. 62209), holding that Lockheed Martin is entitled to $131,888,860 plus interest under the Contract Disputes Act. The decision follows a four-week bench trial in October 2022.

Client Alerts 98 results

Client Alert | 2 min read | 11.20.24

CBCA Denies the Government’s Motion for Summary Judgment Based on an Issue of Fact Regarding the Contractor’s Reservation of Rights via a Transmission Email

In Fortis Industries, Inc., CBCA 7967 (Sept. 18, 2024), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) denied in part the government’s motion for partial summary judgment on the issue of whether the contractor released its claims by signing a modification terminating the contract for convenience. During contract performance, the General Services Administration (GSA) imposed monthly deductions to contract payments as a response to certain performance issues. GSA later proposed to terminate the contract for convenience and sent a contract modification stating that all obligations under the contract were concluded except payment for work performed in June 2022. The contractor signed the modification but stated in its transmittal email that it was owed payment for services in May 2022 as well. 
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Client Alert | 6 min read | 10.29.24

OMB Releases Guidance to Advance Federal AI Acquisition

On September 24, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-18, Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government (Memo).  The 36-page Memo builds on OMB’s March 2024 guidance governing federal agencies’ use of AI, Memorandum M-24-10, which we reported on here.  The Memo addresses requirements and guidance for agencies acquiring AI systems and services, focusing on three strategic goals: (i) ensuring collaboration across the federal government; (ii) managing AI risks and performance; and (iii) promoting a competitive AI market.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.05.24

Know Your Rights: ASBCA Issues Two Important Reminders to Contractors

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) recently issued notable reminders to contractors regarding its jurisdictional authority and the importance of timely filing claims.  The Board explained in DSME Construction Co., Ltd., ASBCA 63878 (July 30, 2024), that it may retain jurisdiction over a dispute even when a different forum is listed in the contract.  In Platinum Services., Inc., ASBCA No. 63878 (Aug. 1, 2024), the Board instructed contractors to be mindful of the CDA’s statute of limitations period, even when seeking to amicably resolve a dispute.
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Events 6 results

Event | 02.13.24 - 02.14.24

Pub K’s Government Contracts Annual Review 2024

Join Crowell's Michelle D. Coleman and Erin Rankin for their panel sessions at the upcoming Pub K’s Government Contracts Annual Review 2024. 

Event | 02.01.24, 9:00 AM EST - 4:30 PM EST

Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association’s Annual Program

Save the Date! Please join us for the BCABA’s Annual Event on February 1, 2024 at Covington & Burling to meet with your peers and colleagues and learn valuable information from our panels and distinguished guests. Panels will include:

Event | 09.27.23 - 09.29.23

ABA Forum on Construction Law’s 2023 Fall Meeting - Navigating Government Construction: Don’t Make a Federal Case Out of It

Join us at the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s 2023 Fall Meeting - Navigating Government Construction: Don’t Make a Federal Case Out of It. The program, appropriately set in our Nation’s Capital, offers a journey into the world of government construction. There is no better place than Washington, D.C. to learn to navigate the minefield of requirements applicable to your clients who may be literally trying to drain a swamp. This is a must attend event for all construction/government contracts lawyers, consultants, and those who would like to venture into or learn more about the practice area. The Program promises to engage both new and seasoned attorneys alike, with plenary sessions and workshops covering both introductory and advanced topics related to government construction. Our sessions are loaded with esteemed judges, sharp in-house counsel, experienced government lawyers, and skilled private practitioners, all with particular knowledge to impart to attendees. 

Webinars 10 results

Webinar | 11.10.21, 10:00 AM EST - 11:00 AM EST

Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate: Recent Developments and Answering Common Questions

Please join us on Wednesday, November 10 at 3 pm EST, for a follow-up presentation on the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate.  The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force has issued additional guidance and certain federal agencies have elaborated on their policies for implementing the new federal requirements.  Our webinar will discuss key developments that have arisen in recent weeks, challenges that contractors are facing, and common questions.  We hope you will join us.  If there are particular topics or questions you would like us to address, we encourage you to reach out to any of the presenters in advance.
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Webinar | 09.27.21, 9:30 AM EDT - 10:00 AM EDT

COVID Vaccine Mandates – Update on Additional Government Guidance

Please join us on Monday for the sequel to our Friday, September 17 session, COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Considerations Following Biden Administration’s New Vaccine Mandate Initiatives.  We are expecting the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force to issue new guidance later today.   Our webinar will summarize that guidance and other new developments.
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Webinar | 09.17.21, 8:00 AM EDT - 9:15 AM EDT

COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Considerations Following Biden Administration’s New Vaccine Mandate Initiatives

Please join members of Crowell & Moring’s Labor & Employment and Government Contracts groups for a summary of the Biden Administration’s announcement of new COVID-19 vaccine mandates and related policies for federal workers, federal contractors, and private sector employers with more than 100 employees. 
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Speaking Engagements 48 results